AUGUST 2003

470-03: Philippines Condemns Bombing of Iraqi Mosque
30 August 2003

469-03: RP Remains Cautiously Optimistic on Korean Peninsula Issue; China’s Six Consensus Points a Step in the Right Direction
30 August 2003

468-03: Drafting of New Constitution Key Move in Myanmar Democratic Reforms – Ople
30 August 2003

467-03: Media Power Calls for Social Responsibility—Ople
29 August 2003

466-03: No Return of US Bases – Ople
28 August 2003

465-03: Philippine Contingent Now in Iraq
28 August 2003

464-03: Philippines Joins Global Community in Condemning Bombay Bombing; No Filipinos in Blasts
28 August 2003

463-03: Six-Party Talks Sign of Hope for Korean Peninsula Peace and Stability – Ople
28 August 2003

462-03:  RP Hopes Changes in Myanmar Leadership Step Towards True Reforms; Reiterates Call for Release of Aung San Suu Kyi
28 August 2003

461-03: Meeting of AAPP to Strengthen Regional Peace; Visit of Chinese Parliamentary Leader to Boost RP-China Relations Ople
28 August 2003

460-03: RP Concurs with UNSC Resolution that Attack on UN Aid Workers is a War Crime
28 August 2003

459-03: DFA Provides Consular Assistance to Deportees from US; Respects Requests to Protect their Privacy
28 August 2003

458-03: Philippine Embassy in Washington Rallies for Veterans Benefits
28 August 2003

457-03: No Filipinos in Chicago Shooting
28 August 2003

456-03: RP to Open Honorary Consulates In Armenia, Georgia
28 August 2003

455-03: DFA to Spearhead Significant RP Initiative on Counter-Terrorism in APEC
28 August 2003

454-03: Chinese Premier Reiterates Commitment to Strengthen Relations; Expresses Continuing Confidence in Philippine Growth, Progress and Stability
22 August 2003

453-03: Even as Trade Grows in Favor of RP, Chinese Foreign Minister Pushes for More Trade; Views RP as Partner in Regional Peace and Security
22 August 2003

452-03: China’s Top Parliamentarian Pledges Legislative Support to Further Bolster RP-China Relations
22 August 2003

451-03: Six Filipinos, Probable Victims of Human Smuggling Confirmed Safe in Saipan
21 August 2003

450-03: Ople Keen on Adherence to Due Process in New South Wales Murder Investigation
21 August 2003

449-03: DFA Adopts Stricter Measures on Issuance of Diplomatic and Official Passports
21 August 2003

448-03: RP Takes 1st Delivery of Russian Far East Oil
21 August 2003

447-03: Jerusalem Bus Bombing Attack on Peace; No Filipinos Killed or Injured - Ople
20 August 2003

446-03: Philippines Condemns Terrorist Bombing Of UN HQ In Iraq
20 August 2003

445-03: Ople Official Visit to China to Focus on Bolstering Bilateral and Regional Cooperation
19 August 2003

444-03: Ople Makes Formal Request to US on Hambali
19 August 2003

443-03: Ople Confirms Swiss Request for Information; Acted in Accordance with Treaty Obligations
16 August 2003

442-03: Hambali Capture Major Blow to SEA Terrorism; Ople Lauds Success of Thailand in Arresting Terrorist
15 August 2003

441-03: Text of Presidential Citation For Secretary Ople
14 August 2003

440-03: Foreign Affairs and Defense Join in Observing International Humanitarian Law Day
14 August 2003

439-03: Efforts Continue to Increase Overseas Absentee Voter Registration
14 August 2003

438-03: RP Makes Representations on Behalf of OFW's in Israel; Assured of Humanitarian Treatment for Deportees; No Mass Deportations
14 August 2003

437-03: Singapore Hails Filipino Nurse as Hero
14 August 2003

436-03: Indonesia Thanks Philippines for its Support on Marriott Bombing
14 August 2003

435-03: Proposed UN Security Council Resolution Critical to Stability of Iraq – Ople
14 August 2003

434-03: Ople condemns recent violence in Israel
14 August 2003

433-03: RP Peace Processes on Course
14 August 2003

432-03: Ople sends off RP humanitarian mission to Iraq
13 August 2003

431-03: Philippines, Iran Sign “Makati Declaration” 
08 August 2003

430-03: Statement of Foreign Affairs Secretary Blas F. Ople on the 36th Anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
08 August 2003

429-03: Philippines and China Implement Agreement on War Against Drug Trafficking
08 August 2003

428-03: Three Japanese Grant Aid Projects to Benefit Millions of Filipinos
08 August 2003

427-03: No Filipinos Injured in Jakarta Blast; Ople Deplores Captured Terrorists' Expressions of Glee
07 August 2003

426-03: RP-Iran Bilateral Conference on "Dialogue Among Civilizations" Issues Makati Declaration;
            Endorses RP Initiative for UN Interfaith Council

07 August 2003

425-03: Efforts to be Doubled to Encourage Registration of Absentee Voters; Satellite Centers to be Established—Ople
07 August 2003

424-03: Ople Hails Saudi Government's Approval of a Field Registration Center for Filipino Overseas Absentee Voters
07 August 2003

423-03: RP Optimism Grows over DPRK Acceptance of 6-Way Talks
07 August 2003

422-03: Work Permit Law to Benefit Filipino Workers in Republic of Korea
07 August 2003

421-03: Philippines to Host IMO Regional Office
07 August 2003

420-03: US Congressional Action Brings RP One Step Closer to Return of Balangiga Bell—Ople
07 August 2003

419-03: US Bill to Eliminate Hidden Charges in Remittances
07 August 2003

418-03: Transit without Visa through US Suspended; DFA Issues Advisory
07 August 2003

417-03: US Upgrades Veterans Memorial Medical Center Equipment
07 August 2003

416-03: Taplah Family Coming Home from Strife in Liberia
07 August 2003

415-03: MILF Peace Process Remains On Track – Ople
05 August 2003

414-03: Philippines Condemns Jakarta Bombing; Terrorists Attacks Will Never Weaken Common Resolve – Ople
05 August 2003

413-03: RP Condems Hospital Bombing In Russia
04 August 2003

412-03: Credibility Intact; Makati Incident Will Not Affect Chances For Security Council Seat
04 August 2003

411-03: Former Vice President Emmanuel Pelaez Served his Country with Competence and Dedication and is a Great Loss to our Nation – Ople
04 August 2003

410-03: EU Statement Of Support Latest Confirmation Of International Confidence In The Philippines – Ople
04 August 2003

409-03: Higher Level Of Humanity Can Be Achieved By Promoting Dialogue Among Civilizations – Ople
04 August 2003

408-03: Filipino in Papua New Guinea is First to Register as Potential Absentee Voter
01 August 2003

407-03: RP Bids Farewell to Iranian Ambassador; RP-Iran Cooperation to Continue to Flourish
01 August 2003